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Determinants of women’s participation in environmental protection and management in selected towns of north Wollo, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia 埃塞俄比亚阿姆哈拉地区州沃罗北部选定城镇妇女参与环境保护和管理的决定因素

Journal of African Development Studies Pub Date : 2022-07-31 DOI: 10.56302/jads.v6i2.3121

Sisay Demeke

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Road development and its impacts in Ethiopia 埃塞俄比亚的道路发展及其影响

Journal of African Development Studies Pub Date : 2022-07-31 DOI: 10.56302/jads.v6i2.3118

Belew Dagnew

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Contributions of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Strengthening Rural-Urban Linkages in Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia 中小微企业对加强南埃塞俄比亚沃莱塔地区城乡联系的贡献

Journal of African Development Studies Pub Date : 2022-07-31 DOI: 10.56302/jads.v6i1.3297

Kataro Galaso, Ramakrishna Gollagari

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Digital Information Resources Access and Utilization in Ethiopian Civil Service University Library 埃塞俄比亚公务员大学图书馆数字信息资源的获取与利用

Journal of African Development Studies Pub Date : 2022-07-31 DOI: 10.56302/jads.v7i1.3115

Kibru Sileshi

{"title":"Digital Information Resources Access and Utilization in Ethiopian Civil Service University Library","authors":"Kibru Sileshi","doi":"10.56302/jads.v7i1.3115","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56302/jads.v7i1.3115","url":null,"abstract":"This study assessed access and utilization of electronic information resources in the Ethiopian Civil Service University Library. Significant investment has been made in digital information resources in the University Library and yet it was not researched whether these electronic information resources are utilized or underutilized. The study aiming at ascertaining this state of affairs. The study employed survey method. The population of the study comprises 5132 postgraduate students. A sample of 400 postgraduate students was selected using simple random sampling techniques. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Based on the findings, the extent of accessibility and utilization of electronic information resources were fraught with a range of problems. Lack of IT (Computer) knowledge, inadequate computers in the library, poor internet connection, and lack of relevant electronic resources in various disciplines were problems encountered by students. Mostly accessed and utilized resources were electronic journals and the majority of students used electronic resources for research work. Lack of guidelines and electronic collection development rules and regulations, inadequate budget, lack of skilled technical staff, and unaware of the existence of electronic resources by students were major challenges. The study recommends improvement in appropriate user education for students, hiring skilled technical staff, availing computer facilities, enhancing Internet connectivity, and subscribing relevant electronic resources.","PeriodicalId":128999,"journal":{"name":"Journal of African Development Studies","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124016563","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The Implementation of Good Governance in Service Provisions 在服务条款中实施善治

Journal of African Development Studies Pub Date : 2022-07-31 DOI: 10.56302/jads.v7i1.3116

Daba Moti

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Remedial Roles of Framework Agreement for Public Procurement Practices and Challenges in Ethiopia 埃塞俄比亚公共采购实践框架协议的补救作用和挑战

Journal of African Development Studies Pub Date : 2022-07-27 DOI: 10.56302/jads.v8i1.3095

Biniam Berhe

{"title":"Remedial Roles of Framework Agreement for Public Procurement Practices and Challenges in Ethiopia","authors":"Biniam Berhe","doi":"10.56302/jads.v8i1.3095","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56302/jads.v8i1.3095","url":null,"abstract":"Administrative and technical inefficiencies reduce the value creation by centralized public procurement practices. The main aims of the study are to examine the efficiency of Framework Agreement (FWA) procurement practice, to analyze the perception towards the frame and to identify the major challenges of FWA based public procurement in Ethiopia. The study employed a descriptive approach using an exploratory and explanatory design on data collected by survey questionnaire and key informant interview. The result indicated that procurement planning, bid solicitation process, goods receiving and payment and conflict management were significant positive predictors of efficiency of FWA procurement practices. Further, inadequate legal framework, loose coordination, incapable suppliers and market set-up, lack of capable and committed procurement professionals, low quality and quantity, delay on delivery, and loose contract management are the major challenges affecting the efficiency of FWA procurement. Moderate perception towards the frame by the procurement professionals has been identified. In conclusion, FWA procurement is yet to meet the purpose of ensuring value for money. Finally, policymakers and practitioners need to give the required attention to improve the efficiency level of FWA procurement of the country.","PeriodicalId":128999,"journal":{"name":"Journal of African Development Studies","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115123532","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Optimizing Tax potential in Ethiopia 优化埃塞俄比亚的税收潜力

Journal of African Development Studies Pub Date : 2022-07-27 DOI: 10.56302/jads.v8i1.3097

R. Kitessa

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Determinants of Total Factor Productivity of Large and Medium-scale Manufacturing Industries in Ethiopia: Time Series Analysis 埃塞俄比亚大中型制造业全要素生产率的决定因素:时间序列分析

Journal of African Development Studies Pub Date : 2022-07-27 DOI: 10.56302/jads.v7i2.3111

Kidanemariam Gidey

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Impacts of Public Transit on Economic Sustainability: A Case of Addis Ababa Light Rail Transit, Ethiopia 公共交通对经济可持续性的影响:以埃塞俄比亚亚的斯亚贝巴轻轨交通为例

Journal of African Development Studies Pub Date : 2022-07-27 DOI: 10.56302/jads.v7i2.3108

Kassa Moges

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User Perception on Disclosure: A Comparative Analysis of Public and Private Banks in Ethiopia 用户对信息披露的看法:埃塞俄比亚公共银行和私人银行的比较分析

Journal of African Development Studies Pub Date : 2022-07-27 DOI: 10.56302/jads.v8i1.3099

T. Ijara

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